What the team is known for:
Prominent boutique which is skilled at advising on traditional labor matters, employment disputes and employee benefits issues. Offers deep experience in labor relations work, including collective bargaining and contract negotiations. Also provides advice and training to employers from such sectors as healthcare, education and hospitality on a wide range of concerns.

Strengths:
An impressed client states that the firm is "very conscious about meeting goals and expectations."A market source remarks that the firm has "a really deep, solid bench of traditional labor lawyers."A source reports: "They are experts in the field and consistently meet our needs."

Notable Practitioners:
Fran Barnwell is a "very strong attorney" who is highlighted in particular for his noncontentious employment practice. He also assists with a range of wage and hour and other employment disputes.Maryann Yelnosky has a strong focus on the representation of healthcare employers in employment litigation. She is highly experienced in this field, with interviewees pointing to her "deep expertise" in the area.One source remarks that Richard Alli"does a great job for us; he's reliable and well respected." His specific areas of expertise include collective bargaining, NLRB proceedings and providing guidance with regard to union election campaigns.

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About Bullard Law. Bullard Law is a boutique employment law firm partnering with employers in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest. The firm specializes in labor relations and collective bargaining, employment litigation and preventative advice, and employee benefits. Bullard attorneys work with private, public and non-profit companies to proactively manage their workplaces. Contact Chrissa Kruger 503-248-1134 or ckruger@bullardlaw.com for more information.